Italian Beef Sandwiches
User Reviews
3.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
8 sandwiches
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Calories
646 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Italian Beef Sandwiches
Description
This recipe uses chuck roast cooked in a slow cooker with Italian dressing seasoning packets and jarred banana peppers, including their juices. The mixture cooks low and slow until the meat is tender enough to shred easily with forks. This method imparts a tangy, herbaceous flavor from the dressing seasoning and a mild heat from the banana peppers, melding over several hours.
The shredded beef is piled onto sandwich rolls and topped with slices of melted provolone cheese. Additional banana peppers are added for acidity and texture. The cooking liquid is saved and served on the side for dipping, enhancing each bite with moisture and flavor.
These sandwiches make a satisfying meal that balances savory beef with sharp cheese and pickled peppers. They are suitable for casual gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 3-4 pound chuck roast
- 2 packets Italian dressing seasoning see notes
- 16 ounces banana peppers from a jar, mild
- 8 sandwich roll
- 16 lices provolone cheese
- banana peppers for serving, extra
Instructions
- Place chuck roast, Italian dressing seasoning, and banana peppers (with juice) into a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. When the meat is tender enough to easily shred, it's done cooking. If the meat is tough, continue cooking until tender.
- Shred meat with two forks and place on sandwich rolls. Remove some of the juice from the crockpot to small bowls for dipping the sandwiches.
- Top with cheese and extra banana peppers, if desired.
Notes
- Use Italian dressing seasoning packets, not dry Italian seasoning from spice jars, to achieve authentic flavor.
- Cooking times may vary by slow cooker; continue cooking until meat shreds easily for best tenderness.
- If doubling the recipe or using a larger roast, increase cooking time to ensure the meat becomes tender.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 646 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 646kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 63g | 126% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 955mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.8
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